Holiday 2013 launch applies globally, retailer suggests.

Speaking during the retailer's Q4 2012 financial results (transcribed by Seeking Alpha), Hogan said that "Sony will introduce the PlayStation 4 globally in 2013, but we are still waiting to see what Microsoft's final plans are."

Sony has previously announced that PlayStation 4 will release in at least one territory later this year, but has refused to confirm which territories will see it this side of Christmas.

Interest in Sony's next-gen console are "very strong", Hogan adds. "In fact, across a wide range of products, including new smartphones, new tablets, laptops, et cetera, the PlayStation 4 is by far the top scoring item."

But with Microsoft keeping quiet over its next-gen launch plans, GameStop has been forced to produce two potential outlooks - one with two next-gen consoles on the market, and another with only one.

"We have scenarios with 1 console introduction, as well as with 2," Hogan continues. "Even a single launch in 2013 will drive double-digit console growth in 2014; and 2 launches, as noted above, would likely drive the console category north of 20% growth."

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I'm skeptical knowing the language problems of launching stuff in Europe, but if it launches in the English-speaking UK this year I'll be very happy - assuming the launch lineup of games are decent, of course! But I ain't holding my breath!